Buyers Guide

We all have special nutritional needs. You would not feed a baby the same food which you would feed an adult, nor would you feed dog food to a cat. The same is true between dog breeds; not all breeds need the same food. For a high-energy and muscular dog such as a Boxer, you need a special diet filled with calories.

When choosing the correct food for your Boxer, there are a few things to think about. When you are choosing food for your dog, a little quality over quantity can go a long way, though, with Boxers, you are going to need quantity too to get them their 1,500 calories needed per day. So, what should you be looking for in a dog food for Boxers?

Protein

Protein should be No. 1 on your list. All dogs are carnivores and need protein to build muscle. If a dog food does not have protein as the No. 1 ingredient, then leave it on the shelf. As we already mentioned, your dog is a natural carnivore. This protein should come from a meat source. Your dog may be allergic to some forms of protein, but there is a varied choice of protein-rich dog foods out there so you should have no problem choosing the food which is right for your Boxer.

We always recommend looking for a dog food which has pure meat as its first ingredient. You will often find that dog foods also contain meat meal. Meat meal can constitute concentrated protein and is also a great ingredient to look for.

Fat

Fat is good. We should be eating fat as humans, and our dogs should be eating fat too. We get a lot of our energy from fat, and it is an important part of our diet. For your Boxer, the inclusion of fat in their diet is essential; fat gives your Boxer energy, adds taste to food, and promotes a healthy and shiny coat.

Boxers are prone to weight gain so try to limit the amount of fat to between 10-20% of their diet. You should also look for quality fats. Ingredients such as fish or seed oil will give your Boxer all they need without overloading their system, helping with a healthy heart and joints.

Carbs

A Boxer diet sounds a lot like a human diet: protein, fats, and now carbs. This macronutrient is an essential part of your Boxer’s diet. When you are choosing the perfect dog food, we recommend staying away from corn and wheat and instead, opting for peas, sweet potatoes, and seeds.

You should be looking for a source of fiber when you are choosing your carbohydrates. A good source of fiber in your dog’s diet will keep them regular and promote a healthy weight.

Natural Ingredients

Our last recommendation is to bring all of the aspects of your Boxer’s diet together and focus on the quality of the ingredients.

You should be looking for a diet which is rich in protein and also contains fats and carbs. When looking at the ingredient list, you should be looking for ingredients which cover these three aspects but which are natural ingredients.

One top tip is to look for a dog food which reads like human food. Looks for ingredients which are recognizable and stay away from additives and preservatives.

This 30-lb. bag of Boxer dog food is not only great for your Boxer’s health but will help with their teeth too.

We always look for a dog food which has protein as the very first ingredient; that protein should come from a meat source. This bag of dog food has exactly that with a combination of chicken and chicken meal as the first two ingredients. These high-quality proteins will help to build strong and lean muscles in your dog.

Strong muscles need strong joints and a healthy heart. This nutritional dog food has all the proteins, carbs, and fats needed to build those healthy joints. The addition of L-Carnitine and natural Taurine also work to promote a healthy heart.

As your dog eats this dog food, the shape of the dog food (with 3D Dentadefense technology) will actively care for your dog’s teeth. In 28 days, the build-up of tartar is significantly reduced in dogs who eat this dog food.

Your Boxer is going to grow fast in the first year and a half of its life. You need to be feeding your puppy a diet rich in protein and with all the essential carbs and fats. This dog food may not have a pure animal protein as the first ingredient, but it does have chicken meal.

This meal has a higher concentration of protein than a pure meat would. This protein meal is going to help your puppy to grow.

One thing which we really like about this Boxer puppy food is the kibble. The kibble has been designed for puppies; it is easy for them to pick up and promotes chewing, great for breeds which have a naturally short muzzle.

This puppy food will also take care of your Boxer’s digestive health with added vitamins and minerals, such as L-Carnitine, vitamin E, Lutein, and Taurine. A gentle dog food which will help your puppy to grow and develop.

Rachel Ray is a well-known name in the world of cooking, but now she has dipped her toes in the world of dog food too. Let’s find out if her dog food lives up to her human food.

The focus here has been on natural foods. You only have to take a look at the ingredient list to see the quality of this dog food. With the main ingredient being beef and the second ingredient being beef meal, you know that your Boxer is going to get the protein that they need. The dried peas are also a great source of carbohydrates and dietary fiber.

The other great thing about this dog food, in our opinion, is that a portion of each sale goes to the Rachel Ray Foundation which helps animals in need. This dog food could help your pet grow and develop while helping those pets less fortunate than your own.

Holistic Select has a focus on natural ingredients. One of their main selling points is the lack of grain in their food. The dog food is meat based, so you know that your dog is getting a high-protein diet, just what they need. There is also the inclusion of probiotics, fiber, enzymes, botanicals, fruits, and veggies to give your Boxer dog a well-rounded diet.

This bag of Boxer food is designed for larger dogs (over 50 lbs.) so is not good for puppies or those Boxers transitioning to adulthood. For large dogs, though, it is perfect, with a great selection of all-natural ingredients.

If your dog has troubles with digestion, then this dog food will be easy on their stomach and help to promote a healthy gut. The bag comes with a Holistic Select guarantee and is made in the US.

When you hear an ingredient list which starts with quail, chicken, guinea fowl, duck, and turkey, you could be forgiven for thinking that this is a feast fit for any person. When it comes to your dog, they need high-protein and high-quality ingredients. This dog food gives them exactly that.

In each bag of Canidae dog food, there are six or seven different meats. For Boxers, this is ideal. That protein is going to help them develop the lean muscle mass which they need. A nice touch is the dried, raw-pheasant coating which coats the kibble. Your dog will benefit from the food and will love eating it too.

The meat in this Boxer food is regionally sourced and wild-caught. The vegetables, legumes, and herbs are also locally sourced. When you feed your dog this dry dog food, they are getting the very best and freshest ingredients.

We like that the kibble has probiotics added to it after cooking (this helps to ensure the integrity of the probiotics). The probiotics are great for your dog’s digestion and immune system. The food is also packed with omegas 6 & 3 for beautiful skin and a luxurious coat.

This is a food for your Boxer which you may be tempted to try yourself (but please don’t).

This dog food is designed to help your Boxer maintain a healthy weight (which can be a problem with the Boxer breed). This is especially important for older Boxer dogs. Senior dogs also require more nutrients and vitamins to maintain health. This dog food has been designed with that in mind. It will benefit all ages of adult Boxer dogs, but elderly dogs especially.

The Californian avocados are a nice addition to this dog food, adding a healthy oil which will do wonders for joints, eyes, brain function, and the immune system. The great thing about this oil is that it is completely natural. The natural oil will also promote healthy skin and a luxurious coat.

Older dogs, of course, need protein too. This dry food is packed with high-quality protein. They will love the chicken in this recipe. You also get lots of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

A great dog food for older Boxer dogs.

Pros

Grain-free

Great for joints

Helps with weight control

Good for older dogs

Protein rich

Cons

For adult dogs

Conclusion

When it comes to feeding your Boxer, you want to ensure that you are giving them the best diet possible. In our buying guide, we talked about protein, carbs, and fat. We also highlighted the necessity of quality over quantity.

With that in mind, we are happy to recommend the Canidae dog food as our favorite of the six Boxer foods which we have listed.

This dog food may be a little bit more expensive than some of the others on our list but we think that it is worth it. The thing which drew us to this food was the addition of so much protein-rich meat. The fowl in the recipe will satisfy your dog’s craving for meat while the fat of the birds will help their joints, skin, and hair.

We like that the ingredients are locally and regionally sourced. The meat is fresh, and the vegetables, fruits, and legumes are too. The dried pheasant on the kibble is also a nice touch. This is a Boxer dog food which will be a great benefit to the health of your dog and one which your dog will love to eat.